The ODPRN Citizens’ Panel is a group of 23 volunteer citizens from across Ontario who have collectively come together to ensure that the ODPRN appropriately identifies issues of importance to the public, and incorporates these priorities into all aspects of our research.
Members
| Angela Sinclair | Josephine Quercia |
| Anne MacDonald | Kris Lee |
| Carlos Robayo | Kristen Morin |
| Dave D’Oyen | Lorraine Bayliss |
| Debbie Rotenberg | Paulette Lalancette |
| Donna May | Priya Chendke |
| Elizabeth Bojarski | Shonna Caldwell |
| Helen Patten | Suzanne Pierson |
| Jane Sanders | Terry Ebejer |
| Jennifer Jilks | Valerie South |
| Jerome Johnson | Violet Snook |
| Bill Cowdy |
Involvement
In addition to meeting bi-monthly to provide their input on current research projects and deliverables, members also participated in a two-day workshop to define their role, structure and governance:
- Identifying priority research areas: Currently, members are collectively developing a research project of joint interest to policymakers, researchers and the general public based on aligned research priorities.
- Integrating members with researchers & policymakers: This includes several leadership roles within the Citizens’ Panel, such as membership within our Core Academic Unit and opportunities for engagement with drug policy makers.
- Participating on research teams: Currently, members are individually working on specific projects of interest to them. This includes reviewing dissemination material to ensure that our research is understandable to the general public.
- Enhancing patient engagement: Members are formally acknowledged on published material and have been instrumental in developing patient engagement tools including an online drug policy training module.
Interested in becoming a Member?
The ODPRN is looking for a few more individuals to join our Citizen’s Panel. As a member, you will have the opportunity to provide feedback on drug policy research and policy recommendations. Through this role, you will help us to better understand what matters most to people with respect to healthcare policy in Ontario.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the ODPRN Citizens’ Panel please email Dana Bandola, Knowledge Broker at bandolad@smh.ca to find out how to apply or for more information.